Development of a New-Generation Vacuum Pump for Degassing Units

Authors

  • Serhii Minieiev M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine image/svg+xml
  • Volodymyr Antonchyk M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine image/svg+xml
  • Valentyn Hankevych M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine image/svg+xml
  • Vadym Miroshnychenko DTEK Group
  • Iryna Matsiuk Dnipro University of Technology image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26906/znp.2026.66.4374

Keywords:

pump, degassing unit, new technical solutions, mine degassing, industrial ventilation

Abstract

This article considers the problem of removing harmful or toxic gases from mine workings and industrial premises. Various designs of vacuum pumps are presented, and their performance is analysed. The disadvantages of existing vacuum pumps are identified, along with directions for the development of their designs. New technical solutions for vacuum pumps are offered. A new design for a rotary vacuum pump proposed by the authors is presented. Preliminary general assembly drawings of the pump in sectional view are provided for two extreme rotor positions, as well as two cross-sectional views corresponding to these two extreme rotor positions. A description of the construction of the rotary vacuum pump and its operation is provided. The advantages and capabilities of this rotary vacuum pump compared to the existing models are specified.

 

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Published

2026-05-31

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 66 (2026): ACADEMIC JOURNAL Industrial Machine Building, Civil Engineering

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"Industrial engineering"

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Copyright (c) 2026 Serhii Minieiev, Volodymyr Antonchyk, Valentyn Hankevych, Vadym Miroshnychenko, Iryna Matsiuk

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Minieiev, S., Antonchyk, V., Hankevych, V., Miroshnychenko, V., & Matsiuk, I. (2026). Development of a New-Generation Vacuum Pump for Degassing Units. Academic Journal. Industrial Machine, Building Civil Engineering, 1(66), 131-138. https://doi.org/10.26906/znp.2026.66.4374